Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico ranks 959 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico is a public charter elementary school serving 870 students in grades K-8 in Valrico, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with particularly strong results in Algebra 1 and 3rd-8th grade ELA and Math proficiency.

Navigator Academy has a racially diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, African American, and Asian students. This diversity is higher than many of the nearby schools, such as Symmes Elementary School, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, and Lithia Springs Elementary School, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations. The school's diverse learning environment may contribute to its strong academic performance, as research has shown that diversity can foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

However, Navigator Academy has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.4% in 2019-2020 to 25.9% in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school should address, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 11.61% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 22.42% to 76.37%. This suggests that Navigator Academy may serve a more affluent student population, which could also be a factor in its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596

(813) 603-9340

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
959^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,616

Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

Number of students: 870

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.0%

White:

36.2%

African American:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 60^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico ranks better than 71.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37%), White (36.2%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico is 25.5, which is the highest among 181 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District! (See more...)

Compare Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico is $6,616. 178 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico 346^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	54.34	998^th	2247	55.6%
2022	50.88	1051^st	2219	52.6%
2023	49.34	1109^th	2240	50.5%
2024	55.43	959^th	2256	57.5%

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Rank History for Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	62.77	391^st	1136	65.6%
2022	65.90	348^th	1148	69.7%
2023	73.86	271^st	1177	77.0%
2024	68.34	346^th	1196	71.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	215	54	14	183	1	21	488
2021	237	82	25	211	1	26	582
2022	332	115	39	275	3	46	810
2023	315	140	51	322	2	40	870

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	488	34.0	14.3	17.2
2021	582	41.0	14.1	16.5
2022	810	53.0	15.2	12.8
2023	870	34.0	25.5	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	488	34.0	14.3	17.2
2021	582	41.0	14.1	16.5
2022	810	53.0	15.2	12.8
2023	870	34.0	25.5	11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$500 (6.3%)	$7,429 (93.7%)	$7,929
2022	$552 (7.4%)	$6,862 (92.5%)	$7,415
2023	$675 (10.2%)	$5,941 (89.8%)	$6,616

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico	Public, Charter	K-8	1101 E Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 603-9340	870	34	25.5	11.6%	315 (36.2%)	140 (16.1%)	322 (37.0%)	51 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.6%)	55.4	959^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.5%		49.3	1109^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.5%	150	64.0	49.0	55.0	70.0	57.0	61.0	70.0	53.0	45.0	65.0	19.0	73.0	39.0	57.0	90.0	59.0	$6,616	$675	$5,941
Alafia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8190	648	42	15.4	38.9%	354 (54.6%)	51 (7.9%)	176 (27.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	53 (8.2%)	63	797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		62.8	777^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.3%	20	52.0	59.0	55.0				53.0	69.0	62.0				73.0				$9,858	$1,608	$8,250
Brooker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Dewolf Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8184	802	52	15.4	48.3%	357 (44.5%)	90 (11.2%)	250 (31.2%)	41 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.9%)	69.1	657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%		52	1046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	389	61.0	53.0	65.0				68.0	70.0	71.0				55.0				$9,424	$1,847	$7,577
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3102 S Kings Ave	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8234	457	26	17.5	76.4%	97 (21.2%)	127 (27.8%)	198 (43.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.6%)	13.1	2085^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.6%		14.9	2032^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.3%	53	32.0	31.0	31.0				35.0	49.0	25.0				21.0				$10,131	$2,053	$8,078
Cimino Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4329 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4450	818	57	14.3	37.0%	443 (54.2%)	60 (7.3%)	219 (26.8%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.8%)	74.1	543^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		71.9	589^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%	46	64.0	58.0	64.0				75.0	78.0	64.0				59.0				$10,331	$1,735	$8,596
Buckhorn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Buckhorn School Ct	Valrico	33594	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8240	759	52	14.7	47.3%	379 (49.9%)	64 (8.4%)	239 (31.5%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.6%)	76.8	487^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.4%		75.6	494^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.9%	7	66.0	67.0	60.0				82.0	73.0	68.0				60.0				$10,347	$2,051	$8,296
Symmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Watson Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4182	423	31	13.8	48.9%	160 (37.8%)	70 (16.5%)	140 (33.1%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.5%)	34.8	1497^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.6%		51.5	1062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.6%	435	51.0	59.0	41.0				47.0	51.0	43.0				28.0				$11,639	$2,353	$9,286
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	903	53	17.0	5.3%	281 (31.1%)	126 (14.0%)	272 (30.1%)	65 (7.2%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	140 (15.5%)	89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		84.1	310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	109	79.0	73.0	78.0				80.0	74.0	80.0				73.0				$8,455	$806	$7,648
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4332 Lynx Paw Trl	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8016	620	37	16.7	22.4%	397 (64.0%)	18 (2.9%)	133 (21.5%)	25 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.1%)	90.4	163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.8%		78.3	440^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	277	78.0	71.0	81.0				81.0	84.0	74.0				77.0				$8,846	$1,492	$7,354
Mintz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Heather Lakes Blvd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8353	786	42	18.7	65.3%	144 (18.3%)	221 (28.1%)	312 (39.7%)	21 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.8%)	35	1492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%		19.3	1923^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	431	52.0	35.0	44.0				50.0	47.0	50.0				47.0				$9,025	$1,648	$7,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico

How many students attend Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico?

In the 2022-23 school year, 870 students attended Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico.

What district is Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico in?

Hillsborough

Is Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico a good school?

Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico ranks 959^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico?

Students at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico are 37% Hispanic, 36% White, 16% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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